About the College

Lalbhai Dalpatbhai College of Engineering (LDCE), Ahmedabad, is a premier government engineering institute in Gujarat, established with the vision of advancing education, research, and training in the fields of engineering and technology. The institute is affiliated with Gujarat Technological University (GTU), Ahmedabad, and operates under the administration of the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Gujarat.

Founded in June 1948 through the generous donation of ₹25 lakhs and 31.2 hectares of land by renowned industrialist Sheth Shri Kasturbhai Lalbhai, the college was named in honor of his father, Lalbhai Dalpatbhai. Strategically located adjacent to Gujarat University, the LDCE campus is surrounded by several national-level institutions such as the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA), and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad.

The campus includes academic buildings for various departments, administrative offices, student hostels, and residential quarters for faculty and staff, creating a well-rounded environment for learning and personal growth. With its strong legacy and commitment to academic excellence, LDCE continues to be a cornerstone of technical education in the region.

Vision
To contribute for sustainable development of nation through achieving excellence in technical education and research while facilitating transformation of students into responsible citizens and competent professionals.

Mission
To impart affordable and quality education in order to meet the needs of industries and achieve excellence in teaching-learning process.

To create a conducive research ambience that drives innovation and nurtures research-oriented scholars and outstanding professionals.

To collaborate with other academic & research institutes as well as industries in order to strengthen education and multidisciplinary research.

To promote equitable and harmonious growth of students, academicians, staff, society and industries, thereby becoming a center of excellence in technical education.

To practise and encourage high standards of professional ethics, transparency and accountability.

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